2024 Tesla Model X

 

Overview

The Model X has been a cornerstone of the Tesla lineup for years now, and the 2024 model remains an attention-grabbing electric SUV with unusual rear doors and lots of available technology. There are two models on offer, with a dual-motor Long Range starting off the range with 670 horsepower and 335 miles of estimated driving range. The performance-oriented Plaid model costs a lot more but makes a mighty 1020 horsepower and is said to be capable of driving up to 326 miles between charges. The Model X certainly impresses with straight-line acceleration, but when put next to newer luxury electric SUV offerings such as the BMW iX or the Rivian R1S, the Tesla's spartan interior and shoddy build quality are brought into sharp focus.

What's New for 2024?

We don't expect Tesla to make any substantial changes to the 2024 Model X. Though the company doesn’t follow the traditional path of updating its vehicles on a model-year basis, Tesla does change its products regularly, so pricing and features are subject to change throughout the year.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The price of the 2024 Tesla Model X is expected to start around $82,000 and go up to $110,000 depending on the trim and options.

EV Motor, Power, and Performance

The base Model X comes standard with two electric motors—one at the front axle and one at the rear—which enable all-wheel drive. This setup is plenty swift: Tesla claims a 60-mph time of 4.4 seconds, but even an older, less powerful model easily beat that in our testing with a 3.3-second run. The 1020-hp three-motor Plaid high-performance variant boasts a claimed 60-mph time of 2.5 seconds, but we haven't verified its acceleration times at our test track yet. When we tested the Model S Plaid—the Model X's sedan platform-mate—it managed a viscera-compressing 2.1-second 60-mph time. The X’s handling is respectable, but it’s still a big and heavy SUV with the fun party trick of strong acceleration generated by its electric motors.

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